Technology Services

How to Activate Your NetID

Follow the instructions below to activate your USF NetID:

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  • Enter your first name, last name, and your USF ID# in the box provided. Your USF ID# looks similar to U12345678. If you do not know your USF ID# (also referred to as a U#), click the link ‘Lookup your USF ID Number’:

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  • Enter your Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)
  • Enter your Social Security Number
  • Enter the value displayed in the Captcha box.
  • Click ‘Submit’.
  • Your USF ID# will be displayed. Please write down your USF ID# so you can enter it once you return to the previous page.
  • Click on ‘Close USF ID Number Lookup’ in the upper left corner of the dialogue window.

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  • Enter your USF ID#
  • Enter your birthday (month and day).
  • Enter your last 4 digits of your SSN.
  • Click on ‘Activate NetID’
  • Read the USF Computer and Network Access Agreement; click on ‘I agree’.
  • Select a Net ID from the drop down menu. The NetID you select will be used as the prefix for your email address, so please choose carefully. For example: NetID= rockybull Email= rockybull@usf.edu
  • Click on ‘Select this Net ID for Activation’.
  • From the drop down menu, select a ‘Secret Question’ and type your answer in the field provided. The secret question/answer is used to verify your identity if you ever forget your password.
  • Click on ‘Submit your answer to your chosen secret question’.
  • Read and complete the USF Emergency Notification System process by opting in/out of receiving emergency notifications.
  • Click on ‘Submit’. 

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  • Set your password and retype it to verify. This password will be synchronized with your Active Directory/Domain (FOREST) password upon creation of your AD account, if applicable, based on your affiliation with USF.
  • Click on ‘Submit your new USF NetID password’
  • You will then be presented with an Accounts Summary page that you may want to print for future reference.
  • Click on ‘Return to Main Menu’ to manage other items using your NetID.
  • Once you have completed all activities, please click on ‘Logoff’ to end your session.
  • Close your browser.

Your NetID should now be set up. Users who have previously activated their NetID will be prompted to change their password.


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